LGBTQ Healthcare

In Colorado, many people struggle to gain access to the affordable, quality health care they deserve. While LGBTQ Coloradans face many of the same challenges as heterosexual and non-transgender Coloradans when accessing healthcare, they also encounter unique obstacles when trying to fulfill their specific health needs. One Colorado works to remove the barriers that prevent LGBTQ Coloradans from receiving adequate and affordable health coverage and care, so that they can live happy and healthy lives.

Data and Research

Overall, there is little data on the health of LGBTQ Coloradans and our experiences with the health care system. One Colorado has released three groundbreaking reports on LGBTQ Health in Colorado:

If you have a “life-changing event,” you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). A 60-day period outside the regular open enrollment period when an individual and their family have a right to sign up for health insurance. SEPs can be used to newly enroll in the marketplace, or to switch to a different plan. Learn more to see if you qualify.

Medicaid:

For lower-income individuals and families (individuals with monthly incomes under $1,305 and families of four under $2,688), Medicaid has ongoing enrollment. To determine if you qualify, click here.

Applying for Medicaid as a same-sex couple: Couples who are legally married in Colorado should apply as one household and identify themselves as being married. Same-sex couples that were married out-of-state in a state that has marriage equality will be recognized as a married couple in Colorado for purposes of applying for Medicaid.

Need more information? Learn how the Affordable Care Act has impacted the lives of LGBTQ Coloradans:

Transgender Health

LGBTQ Health

More Resources Recommended by One Colorado

• Out2Enroll has information specifically for the LGBT community about the Affordable Care Act

One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Coloradans and their families. We are working together for a fair and just Colorado.